Entries for February 2012

February 07, 2012

Miramar, FL, February 7, 2012 – Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the expansion of its sales team with the addition of Floyd Roney, a long-standing member of the aviation and avionics communities. As a new Sales Account Manager and principle member of the Becker Avionics sales team, Floyd will develop and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy to expand and capture the fixed-wing market, as well as focus on strengthening existing and future Becker Avionics dealer relationships.

February 07, 2012

(Boise, ID. - February 6, 2012) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that the Peruvian Navy completed their first round of training with ASU on Night Vision Goggle operations. The training was initiated at their headquarters in Lima, Peru and completed at a base in southern Peru.

February 06, 2012

From Helicopter Association International

Previous revisions of Sagem's Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplements (RFMSs) for their autopilot STCs had originally included instructions for the "cyclic friction to be fully released." The purpose was to release enough friction to allow proper ...

February 06, 2012

From Avionics Intelligence

Its filter products are used on all major rotorcraft brands worldwide. Centrisep EAPSs have been protecting helicopter engines since the 1960s. Over fifty different designs have been certified and operate worldwide. Dart Aerospace Ltd. is part of the ...

February 06, 2012

AvStop Aviation News

From AvStop Aviation News

By Steve Hall February 6, 2012 - On Thursday, more than 70 general aviation industry leaders and regulatory executives concluded a successful two and half days avionics rotorcraft forum at the Aircraft Electronics Association International Headquarters ...

February 03, 2012

From DVIDS

Sue O'Brien, Interim Director of UAHuntsville's Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center, said this project fills a great need for a flight trainer in manned-to- unmanned teaming operating in national airspace. ???We want to thank the US Army ...

February 03, 2012

From CounterPunch

which makes its Hummingbird rotorcraft UAS in Mesa ??? and smaller firms. ??? Academic research support including wind-tunnel and other test facilities at the University of Arizona, a UAS minor program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, ...

February 03, 2012

SCAPPOOSE, Ore. — Under a new working agreement, Oregon Aero, Inc., an innovative manufacturer of sophisticated seating systems for the aerospace industry, will develop a specialized seating system and custom interior solutions for Scott’s-Bell 47, Inc.’s fleet of Model 47 helicopters.

February 03, 2012

(BOISE, Idaho — February 2, 2012) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today the award winners for the Second Annual Night Vision Awards to be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday February 12, at Heli Expo in Dallas. The event is open to Heli Expo attendees and will held at the Dallas Convention Center in Ballroom A2 near the exhibit hall.

February 02, 2012

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 – Tanis Aircraft Products announced today the further development of its business partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers. New design elements of the companies’ custom covers increase their effectiveness with cold weather protection. Also under the partnership, Tanis and Bruce’s will fabricate and market new insulated covers designed specifically for rotary wing aircraft.

February 01, 2012

From Wall Street Daily

Well, some scientists in Germany are also developing new flight technology based on nature in order to improve helicopters. But their inspiration came from a much more unlikely source: the humpback whale. Seriously. Simply put, while a helicopter's ...

February 01, 2012

Fox News

From KTAR.com

"The situation is dramatic, the snow is up to five meters (16 1/2 feet) high in some areas, you can only see rooftops," said Dr. Milorad Dramacanin, who participated in the helicopter evacuations. One of the evacuees was an elderly woman who had fallen ...

February 01, 2012

From Ct Post

Sikorsky employees gather for a group photo beneath the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter unveiled in front of the company headquarters and factory on Main Street in Stratford on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Connecticut Post | Buy ...